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Louisiana Main Street is soliciting grant applications to support building restoration projects for historic commercial structures located within designated Main Street districts.
Applications may be submitted by commercial building owners and/or business owners. This grant opportunity provides grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Restoration projects can be on the interior and/or exterior of the commercial structure. The application deadline is May 29, 2026.
Applications received from Abbeville Main Street building and/or business owners will compete statewide for funding with applications from other designated Main Street districts. Over the years, Abbeville Main Street has received nearly $130,000.00 in redevelopment grant funds from the Louisiana Main Street program, which has initiated $665,000.00 in local project costs, along with associated jobs and economic stimulation.
To be eligible for Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant funds, a building must be located within the designated Main Street district, be used for commercial purposes, and be at least 50 years old. In addition, the proposed work must be approved by the local historic district commission (exterior work only) and Louisiana Main Street, while also conforming to the guidelines set forth by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.The Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant application guidelines, details and deadlines are available from Charlene Beckett, Main Street Director at 337-652-2239 or email abbevillemainstreet@cityofabbeville.net.